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How to Say ‘That's great to hear.’ in Portuguese

Isso é ótimo ouvir.

ee-soo eh aw-chee-moo oh-veer

[ee-soo eh aw-chee-moo oh-veer]

💬 Usage Tip: A more natural Portuguese pattern is Isso é ótimo de ouvir or simply Que bom ouvir isso. If you say this literally from English, locals may understand it, but it can sound slightly off.

Phrase Breakdown

Isso

[ee-soo]

This

Used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated.

Example

Isso é uma boa notícia!

This is good news!

[eh]

Third person singular present of 'to be'.

Example

Este evento é importante.

This event is important.

ótimo

[aw-chee-moo]

great

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.

Example

É ótimo ver colegas se reunindo.

It's great to see colleagues getting together.

ouvir

[oh-veer]

to hear

To perceive with the ear the sound made by someone or something.

Example

É sempre bom ouvir novas ideias.

It's always good to hear new ideas.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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